Ranchi, March 18 -- The book"Mithila Ki Gargi"revolves around the life and philosophical contributions of Gargi Vachaknavi, who is considered one of the earliest female philosophers in history. She is also recognized as aBrahmavadini-a woman deeply immersed in the knowledge of Brahman (the ultimate reality).
The book, authored by Dr. Priyanka Priyadarshini, beautifully narrates Gargi's philosophical debates, particularly her famous discourse with sage Yajnavalkya. The author, being a history scholar, has meticulously explored the lives of prominent female philosophers from the post-Vedic era, including Maitreyi, Lopamudra, Sulabha, Lilavati, Ghosha, and others. Through this work, she aims to provide readers with insights into their intelle...